Journal
JOURNAL OF ANALYTICAL AND APPLIED PYROLYSIS
Volume 101, Issue -, Pages 199-208Publisher
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jaap.2013.01.009
Keywords
Hardwoods; Pyrolysis char; Activated carbon; Characterization; Adsorption
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Chars from fast and flash pyrolysis of different short rotation hardwoods are activated by steam or KOH, resulting in a variety of activated carbons (ACs). Analysis of nitrogen adsorption isotherm shows that microporous ACs are obtained. Density functional theory calculation is applied to obtain information concerning the micropore size distribution. Additionally, methylene blue (MB) and iodine adsorption experiments are performed to evaluate the AC adsorptive properties. The textural and adsorptive properties are compared with a commercial AC (Norit). KOH activation yields ACs with very high surface area, micropore volume and adsorption capacity, while steam activation promotes formation of narrower micropores but yields less pore volume. The MB adsorption kinetics can be described by the pseudo-second-order model, and most ACs adsorb at least 70% of their maximum MB adsorption capacity within 15 min. (C) 2013 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.
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